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to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
these artists spawned a whole new movement in painting
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Recent Examples of spawning
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Once mining is complete, Perpetua also has pledged to clean up and restore the site, and to reconnect habitat that endangered salmon populations have traditionally used for spawning.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
Gandy said water temperature triggers stone crab spawning.
—Bill Kearney, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Then the video went viral, spawning memes, speculation and think pieces on the nature of privacy in a digital age.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The quest has led us down many theoretically interesting avenues, spawning ideas like extra dimensions, supersymmetry, proton decay, string theory, and many others.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 5 Sep. 2025
Complicating matters is several of the lethal alien creatures on board, including a xenomorph-spawning facehugger, escape from their confines and pick off the crew one by one until Morrow is the sole survivor.
—EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Observations showed both males and females among the climbers, most of them mature adults, and the timing coincided with the start of the rainy season – a period when many other fish in the river begin their spawning journeys.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2025
In the past, it's been a popular spawning spot for sea lampreys that swim back into the Cheboygan River, through Mullett Lake and out to Lake Huron.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Over time, it's only woven itself deeper into the fabric of American cultural consciousness, spawning new memes, mottos, and social media trends each year.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Later, a geyser erupted, spawning eyeballs that float upward in bubbles.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The series was a major success, spawning a spinoff, a Christmas special (yes, really), and a live-action film starring Dolph Lundgren as He-Man and Frank Langella as Skeletor.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Edna Ferber was once a household name, her books selling in the millions, spawning Broadway plays and hit movies.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
The first film bowed in 2002, spawning four mainline sequels, a spinoff film and a series of shorts on Disney+.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 30 Aug. 2025
Known for satirizing horror flicks, the Scary Movie films launched with the first title hitting theaters in 2000 and spawning four sequels.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Yet the new version features the vast wealth of the Ellison family and the tech chops of Oracle in the background, spawning hope of a brighter future for traditional media in a challenging environment.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Once mining is complete, Perpetua also has pledged to clean up and restore the site, and to reconnect habitat that endangered salmon populations have traditionally used for spawning.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
Gandy said water temperature triggers stone crab spawning.
—Bill Kearney, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Then the video went viral, spawning memes, speculation and think pieces on the nature of privacy in a digital age.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The quest has led us down many theoretically interesting avenues, spawning ideas like extra dimensions, supersymmetry, proton decay, string theory, and many others.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 5 Sep. 2025
Complicating matters is several of the lethal alien creatures on board, including a xenomorph-spawning facehugger, escape from their confines and pick off the crew one by one until Morrow is the sole survivor.
—EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Observations showed both males and females among the climbers, most of them mature adults, and the timing coincided with the start of the rainy season – a period when many other fish in the river begin their spawning journeys.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2025
In the past, it's been a popular spawning spot for sea lampreys that swim back into the Cheboygan River, through Mullett Lake and out to Lake Huron.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
The movie gained a huge following during the 1980s home video era, spawning multiple sequels, a beloved TV series, and an enduring fanbase.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Over time, it's only woven itself deeper into the fabric of American cultural consciousness, spawning new memes, mottos, and social media trends each year.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
Later, a geyser erupted, spawning eyeballs that float upward in bubbles.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The series was a major success, spawning a spinoff, a Christmas special (yes, really), and a live-action film starring Dolph Lundgren as He-Man and Frank Langella as Skeletor.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Edna Ferber was once a household name, her books selling in the millions, spawning Broadway plays and hit movies.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
The first film bowed in 2002, spawning four mainline sequels, a spinoff film and a series of shorts on Disney+.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 30 Aug. 2025
Known for satirizing horror flicks, the Scary Movie films launched with the first title hitting theaters in 2000 and spawning four sequels.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spawning
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Or those who know the difference between a smudging brush and a blending brush and how to use them when creating a smoky eye.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Improving efficiency in cooling systems reduces leaks, lowers energy use, and extends product life, creating both environmental and financial savings.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The estimate for total breeding ducks in the traditional survey area was 34 million, unchanged from the 2024 estimate, and 4% below the long-term average (since 1955).—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to a blog post from the American Kennel Club (AKC), neutering is a surgical procedure that removes a male dog's testicles, which eliminates their ability to reproduce and may reduce male breeding behaviors.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tyler Robinson was also arrested on charges of obstruction of justice and the felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, authorities said.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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Taxes at that level were essentially a blockade on commerce between the world's two largest economies, causing worries about global growth that led to negotiations that ratcheted down the tariffs being levied by both nations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And then there is the issue of procreation.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Fulfill a procreation contract with a handsome member of the ruling class or join a magnetically attractive outcast in a brewing rebellion.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Oracle & Artificial Intelligence All signs point to artificial intelligence as being a transformative tool for businesses and households, generating substantial economic benefits.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Why Healthcare Needs a Data Overhaul Healthcare systems are generating more data than ever before, from electronic health records and lab results to imaging scans, insurance claims, and even patient updates from wearable devices.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Moreover, this should help in bringing accessibility insights and considerations directly to the attention of important decision-makers who may have previously viewed digital accessibility as a side issue or compliance distraction that can solely be addressed by niche vendors.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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At least 50,000 reservists are to be called up for the operation, bringing the total troop strength to 120,000.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Last week, Reuters reported that Pulte’s own father and stepmother had declared two homes in two different states as their primary residence, prompting a town in Michigan to remove a tax exemption for their home there and charge the couple for back taxes.—
Chris Prentice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Last week, Reuters reported that Pulte’s own father and stepmother had declared two homes in two different states as their primary residence, prompting a town in Michigan to remove a tax exemption for their home there and charge the couple for back taxes.—
Reuters 1 hr 34 min ago,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jack Cultivated a Tangible Vision Jack had a clear vision for producing a unique style of whiskey.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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That’s Liberty and the oil industry aim to survive for longer—fewer trucks, fewer rigs and fleets, fewer people, fewer emissions—fewer of everything, while producing the same or greater results.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Spawning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spawning. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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